Contractions become longer, harder, and closer together. They now come about every 5 minutes and last a good minute. If you haven’t done so already or are still at home, now is the time call your midwife or doctor, grab your bag (and your Phases of Labor Comfort Collection™), and head for the hospital or birthing center. You will find that you are becoming increasingly tired and irritable with your surroundings. It is at this time that positive distractions like gentle massage (using Relax with Me™ Whipped Massage Gel), soft music, or rhythmic breathing will be most beneficial to you. If the sterile “hospital” odor becomes bothersome to your heightened senses, now is the time to use your Breathe with Me™ Room/Linen Mist.